Ridgeland High School

Serving 12 students in grades 9-12, 
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 12 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : ≤20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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Ridgeland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Ridgeland High School's student population of 12 students has declined by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
12 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ridgeland High School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SC)
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
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Black
84%
32%
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White
8%
48%
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Hawaiian
8%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.28
This chart display the diversity score of Ridgeland High School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(17-18)
≤20%
83%
This chart display graduation rate of Ridgeland High School and public school graduation rate of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
60%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ridgeland High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Ridgeland High School?
The graduation rate of Ridgeland High School is 20%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 83%.
How many students attend Ridgeland High School?
12 students attend Ridgeland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Ridgeland High School students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 8% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgeland High School?
Ridgeland High School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ridgeland High School offer ?
Ridgeland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridgeland High School part of?
Ridgeland High School is part of Dept Of Correction N04 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 12 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : ≤20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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